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The Audacious Life - Break Free

by Stephani Roberts

If you're in the middle of a life transformation and have a desire to turn things around to create an Audacious Life - the one YOU want, not what others expect - you're in the right place! It's time to live life on your terms, let go of toxic controlling relationships, old stories, and domestic brainwashing, to allow yourself to dream, go for it, and become your best self. Here you'll find encouragement to find freedom from what's holding you back, hear interviews of healing and profound transformation. Learn how to tap into your intuition, find your voice, and take practical steps to move toward more peace, income, happiness, abundance, and a supportive community who care about you. Welcome! Lots of Love, Steph xo

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  1. Identifying Green Flags: 7 Markers of a Healthy Relationship

    Identifying Green Flags: 7 Markers of a Healthy Relationship In this episode, Steph discusses the characteristics of healthy relationships, especially in the context of those who have experienced toxic or narcissistic dynamics who may not have a sense of what a "healthy relationship" even is.…

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  2. Was It Trauma...or a Brain Injury?

    Was It Trauma...or a Brain Injury? In this raw, in-the-car episode, I open up about something I've never fully talked about — the invisible symptoms of post-concussion syndrome and how they've affected my life and recovery. After overdoing it on a bike ride, I fell into a physical and cognitive...

  3. Stop Talking About Narcissists - Why Celebrating YOUR Wins Is The Path To Healing

    Stop Talking About Narcissists - Why Celebrating YOUR Wins Is The Path To Healing After 10 years of podcasting about narcissistic abuse, I've realized something critical: we've been giving narcissists exactly what they want - attention. It's time for a movement where we stop obsessing over…

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  4. How I broke Free From Fear and Overwhelm with Prayer

    How I broke Free From Fear and Overwhelm with Prayer 🙏 Breaking free from overwhelming fear through the power of prayer transformed my life. Hear my journey of finding peace and spiritual strength. In this heartfelt video and audio, I share my transformative journey over the past few months,...

  5. Massachusetts Passes Coercive Control Bill! What this Means for Survivors

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  6. 24/7 Unlimited Legal Support - One Price with Kamerane Gatlin

    I'm excited to share this interview because this is a service that I wish I had years ago. Legal help without breaking the bank? Yes, it's possible! Ever wished you had a lawyer on speed dial, but thought it was way out of your budget? Think again! In this eye-opening combo episode of 'The...

  7. Break Free from Narcissistic Abuse with These 5 Books

    Healing is in the air! Ready to break free from narcissistic abuse? Discover these 5 essential books to help you heal, release the fear, and rebuild your life. Learn how to break free from toxic patterns, regain your self-esteem, and find inner peace. Steph discusses the need to focus on healing...

  8. Warning: The Truth About Narcissistic Abuse Validation. Does it Help Heal?

    When we seek validation about narcissistic abuse, we think it's helping us heal. But be warned: The Truth About Narcissistic Abuse Validation is not what we think. We're drawn to memes and videos that validate our experience, comfort us, and maybe even help us feel seen...and sane. But is this…

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  9. Bethenny's Mom Passed - what happened to the divorce videos?

    Bethenny's Mom Passed - what happened to the divorce videos? Bethenny Frankel was on a role sharing about her messy 10-year divorce and my last podcast was all about this. But what happened to Bethenny's divorce videos?" When she decided to share about her divorce, I was ecstatic and shared why I...

  10. Bethenny Frankel's Messy 10 Year Divorce - She's Sharing So We Can Learn

    Bethenny Frankel's Messy 10-Year Divorce - She's Sharing So We Can Learn As a longtime fan of Bethenny Frankel, I've been waiting for her to share more about her relationship with her former husband and father of their daughter, Bryn. As outspoken as she is, she clearly had a gag order in place…

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  11. Fueling Healthy Thoughts: Overcoming Darkness and Transformative Resilience

    Fueling Healthy Thoughts: Overcoming Darkness and Transformative Resilience In this episode I have some raw and vulnerable moments about this year and reflect on what I believe I need to work on with my own stinkin' thinkin'. Being more intentional with what we feed our minds is essential in...

  12. New Study Uncovers the 16 Early Warnings Signs of Emotionally Abusive Partners

    New Study Uncovers the 16 Early Warnings Signs of Emotionally Abusive Partners In this episode, I dive into brand new research that pinpoints behaviors you should look out for early on in a romantic relationship that could indicate your partner has the potential for emotional abuse, physical...

  13. Unwrapping the Gift of Lundy Bancroft: Emotional Healing Ideas for the Holidays

    How to get more of Lundy Bancroft? That's one of the most common questions I get. People often ask where Lundy Bancroft is and they want more access to his work. Lundy has a program called the Peak Living Network (PLN) that helps with emotional healing and recovery. And as a gesture of support...

  14. Why Become an Entrepreneur as a Survivor of Narcissistic Abuse?

    Why Become an Entrepreneur as a Survivor of Narcissistic Abuse? In this podcast episode, Steph discusses the advantages of entrepreneurship for mothers who have survived narcissistic or toxic abuse. Steph shares that being an entrepreneur provides a sense of independence and control, which is...

  15. Confused Turbulence: The Emotional Rollercoaster of Our Collective Spiritual Awakening

    Hello! I hope you're well and caring for yourself through this emotionally turbulent time. In this episode, I'm letting you know where I am with the podcast and my current goals as I manage major life challenges with my children and, like everyone else, do my best to keep my chin up in the midst…

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  16. Overcoming Coercive & Abusive Programming - Breaking through a Caged Mindset - Ep 103

    Hello, this week I'm talking about the mental cage we have in our minds. It's that thing that stops us from being our best selves, our true selves, from honoring the voice that was once there and was slowly eroded by the programming of toxic relationships, specifically those where coercive…

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  17. Connecting with Kids at Mealtime and Beyond - Building Connection to Self and Open Communication

    It's Thanksgiving, and I'm sending a big thanks to all who are listening and sending love and appreciation to you. I hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving! Today I have Jessica Perkins, Toy Maker, Parent Coach, and homeschooling mom of three. I wanted to interview Jessica to share her story, her…

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  18. How to Make $100 an Hour or More with No Skills or Training!

    This one is for all who are looking for extra cash right now. You can quickly earn $100 an hour and more with User Interviews and get paid with rapid turnaround. Maybe you don't have time to get a part-time job or a side hustle going. Everybody is looking for quick ways to earn money without...

  19. Starting over - where I've been. What happened?

    I've missed you! I love podcasting. I love creating content. And I so love being able to help people and earn a living. These past two months have been rough, and I don't want to sugarcoat what my kids and I have been through. I definitely wouldn't wish it on anyone. So this episode is about what...

  20. Play Along - Make This the Best Year of Your Life. Round 2 Ep.99

    Here's Game #2 to Make this the Best Year of Your Life! Play along each round and report back how it went. Last round was about making powerful requests of any size aka practicing asking for what we want. Score points for this and track them. Each request earned 150 points! I'll be giving away...

  21. Responding to comments about Johnny v. Amber and Lundy

    I recorded this video in June and sat on it. It's one of many I recorded in response to my channel's Johnny Depp/Amber Heard trial and comments. I recorded another response last week, but this original is more natural, so I decided to let it flow without editing. I've been asked questions, and…

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  22. Staying in the Light Through Dark Times and Creating Purpose - Best Year of Your Life Game

    There's no question that these are dark times. I accept that. Heaps of doom and gloom are being served to us, and it's nearly impossible to dodge. Important news and events impact our lives and the lives of fellow humans. But dwelling in the darkness doesn't serve us, and we will all be better…

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  23. Family Court Abuse and Parental Alienation - Stephanie Pianades Story Ep 96

    Stephanie Pianades went into Massachusetts family court looking for help. That was it. One little thing. She went in looking for one help with one little thing, and it snowballed into a monumental challenge that altered her life and the life of her 10-year-old daughter, and as she says, "it will...

  24. If you're looking for ways to manage triggers, listen to this Ep 95

    Many of us are busy watching or actively avoiding the Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard trial. It's triggering, and I've felt it myself. I've had to walk away many days because it's too much. As I've mentioned, I have another interview coming up with Stephanie Pianades, that's important an important…

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  25. Mother's Day - Honoring Moms through loss - celebrating YOU! Ep. 93

    Mother's Day - Honoring Moms through loss - celebrating YOU! Man, it has been a crazy wild last two years, and I was thinking about this episode and how to honor moms and all that moms have been through because I think of all that people have been through, the most significant weight has been put...

  26. Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard - Flipping the Script with DV Ep. 94

    Amber Heard is perpetuating the stereotype that women create false charges against men. While that does happen, I know many cases where the men are able to spin in the opposite direction and take a woman who's been victimized and turn her into the abuser. They cut off her connection to her…

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  27. Who is the Narcissist - Will or Jada? Ep. 93

    Jada Pinkett Smith image - Jerry Avenaim, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons Everybody is aware of the Will Smith incident at the Oscars. Since I recorded this, a few things have happened, but I thought I'd weigh in on which of these two is "the Narcissist," Will or Jada Pinkett Smith. I wasn't...

  28. How Trauma Impacts Our Brain - Ep. 92

    In this episode, I share some surprising and not so surprising findings related to trauma and its impact on our brain. Living through a traumatic situation can severely impact your memory, your cognition, your emotions, your ability to self-regulate, all of those things. I found a video about the...

  29. Narcissists vs. Abusers with Lundy Bancroft Ep. 91

    I appreciate your patience if you've followed my lead-up to interviewing Lundy Bancroft. This interview is coming in the nick of time with the holiday season. Maybe you've been drawn back to the sparkly seasonal web of Love Bombing. Maybe you're feeling guilty and questioning whether this version...

  30. Post Separation Abuse & Family Courts

    A quick update about the upcoming Lundy Bancroft interview and an ask to share your abuse quotes if you've left and you have examples of the abuse continuing in post-separation. Tina Swithin of One Mom's Battle has a movement to send these words of the abuse to the family courts to show the abuse...

  31. Dealing with Toxic Families Ep. 89

    Toxic families are difficult enough to be raised in. For outsiders, being brought in via dating, marriage, friendships, the family dynamic, and what it creates in adult children can be highly confusing to people raised in healthier homes. This episode is about toxic clan family dynamics, why they...

  32. Healing Trauma Through Connecting With Others

    If you've been feeling disconnected, stuck, or paralyzed, sensing a deep yearning for something more, it may be a desire to find safe people to be with in real life. People who are accepting won't judge you for opening up and sharing what you're going through. There's a collective desire to be…

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  33. What is Reactive Abuse?

    Gabby Petito did not have an anger problem. I believe what we saw on video was Reactive Abuse. I share what Reactive Abuse is and why it can create more problems for the victim and help the abuser look innocent. I've been creating response videos as podcasts to address what I've seen in comments...

  34. Gabby Petito's Obvious Abuse Signs Missed - Ep 86

    Gabby Petito's Obvious Abuse signs were missed. In this video, I share the classic signs of emotional abuse and control associated with narcissistic abuse and all the "professionals" who identified Brian as the victim and dismissed the signs that many of us viewing the police bodycam video saw as...

  35. Leaving an Abusive Husband When You have a Young Child with Kate Beesley Eaton

    I spoke with Kate Beesley Eaton about her circumstances leaving her narcissistic abusive husband. Kate is a Trauma & Narcissism informed clinical hypnotherapist, Practitioner & Coach. Highly knowledgeable in this area, I wanted to learn how she managed her experience leaving her abuser and how…

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  36. Why Calming Our Nervous System is Essential to Thrive

    After my interview with Katrina Sorrentino about leaving a toxic relationship much of what she said struck a cord. One thing that stood out was the need to calm our nervous systems. It's essential and it coincided with multiple lessons and content about this from Somatic Therapists who help heal...

  37. Leaving the hidden abuse of toxic relationships

    I interviewed Katrina Lillian Sorrentino. She shares her story of being sucked into an emotionally and psychologically abusive relationship with a man who may be a narcissist, sociopath, or something else. She's not sure, but he was toxic, deceptive, abusive, and controlling. Her relationship...

  38. Hope and Fuel for Your Soul in Toxic Situations

    In this solo episode, I share some of my favorite authors, spiritual healers, Doctors, and thought leaders. All of these people have helped me reframe my thoughts and pull myself out of darkness. Pouring positive ideas, thoughts, stories, etc., into our minds via podcasts, audiobooks, videos, and...

  39. Embrace the Grey Rock Method Ep. 81

    I think you probably may know or have heard of the Grey Rock method by now. If so, it's worth listening as I share one character you can channel if you're not quite sure what Grey Rock looks like in practice. Mainly, it's about holding your power. Staying grounded, calm, neutral, and I think...

  40. What is Gaslighting? Ep 80

    Gaslighting is a term that comes up a lot when dealing with personality disorders, i.e., narcissists, sociopaths, psychopaths. But truthfully, anyone is capable of this behavior, and it can even pop up as a way to cover up for narcissists and protect their reputation. You may find yourself…

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  41. What is a highly sensitive child? Ep 79

    I interviewed Judy Giovangelo, energy worker, healer, artist, and founder of Ben Speaks, her non-profit raising awareness for highly sensitive kids who are at risk for self-harm and suicide. Judy lost her son Ben to suicide when he was just 18. She and Ben made heroic progress over his 18 years…

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  42. Mother's Day Memoir

    Mother's Day is a tricky time of the year. We take time time to reflect on our mother-daughter relationships. And it's also a time to celebrate the love of all mothers in the world. This year, Caroline Nadine Helsing can celebrate by knowing her book about her mom came to life. She captured the...

  43. Self Care and Connection to Self to Heal From Trauma - Ep 77

    We, as women, are a little too good at putting ourselves last. We come to this naturally through family and societal, patriarchal influence. But we can shift out of it. And we need to!! Now more so than ever, we're called to pay attention to the inner promptings to save ourselves from burnout,...

  44. Mental Health in Isolation - The Impact on kids & family

    Parenting during the pandemic has been a challenge far beyond mask-wearing, sanitizing, or concern over COVID-19. Being in lockdown and isolated with schools mostly shut down or running at half the usual staff and kids has shifted our worlds completely. Women left the workforce in droves, 2.3...

  45. Survivor to Successful Mompreneur with Emma Ferrick - Ep 75

    Emma Ferrick embodies all things this podcast stands for. She's a young mother who survived a dangerous domestic violence relationship and found the support and internal strength to reach for a better life when many in her condition would be paralyzed by fear. Her reality was a catalyst for…

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  46. Consciousness and Energy Ep 74

    We've never before been in a time like this. Life is a giant rollercoaster, and events are intense and changing rapidly. The mental and emotional toll of all of it has put us in a place we've never experienced before. Never before have I seen the need to be hyper-aware of my mindset, energy,...

  47. Mom's are Leaving the Workforce - Ep.73

    In September of 2020, a reported 865K women left the workforce in the US. Many of these women are caregivers and moms who felt they had no choice but to step away from work to keep their children's education on track and keep their family intact. In this episode, I share some stats, helpful...

  48. Karmic Debt and Instant Karma

    Karmic Debt and Instant Karma With all that's swirling in the world around us, it's easy to wonder how people can get away with evil and horrible things and come out seemingly smelling like a rose. Or at the least retaining their position, their wealth, etc. with seemingly little impact. If Karma...

  49. COVID Isolation has Domestic Abuse SOARING

    This episode is a reintroduction to my YouTube channel, The Audacious Life Podcast, and a discussion about the the impact of COVID isolation has seen Domestic Abuse SOARING behind closed doors. I share how awareness around abuse is increasing and how I plan to use my channel to move forward and...

  50. Checking in...did you see Recovering from a Narcissist?

    Hello! Just a brief check in to say hello, check in about Lee Harris' session last night and catch you up on what's happening behind the scenes with The Audacious Life. Many of us caught Lee Harris's "How to Recover from a Narcissist" session last night. It didn't disappoint. If you're curious...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

If you're in the middle of a life transformation and have a desire to turn things around to create an Audacious Life - the one YOU want, not what others expect - you're in the right place! It's time to live life on your terms, let go of toxic controlling relationships, old stories, and domestic brainwashing, to allow yourself to dream, go for it, and become your best self. Here you'll find encouragement to find freedom from what's holding you back, hear interviews of healing and profound transformation. Learn how to tap into your intuition, find your voice, and take practical steps to move toward more peace, income, happiness, abundance, and a supportive community who care about you. Welcome! Lots of Love, Steph xo

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Stephani Roberts

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